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France asserts sovereignty over Pacific islands as Vanuatu takes dispute to ICJ
RFI English·FR · VU·2 days ago
France plans a sovereign undersea cable connecting Réunion to South Africa and Singapore, with installation starting 2027 and commissioning in 2028, to secure the island's digital connectivity. The project aims to reduce dependence on existing routes and boost economic development, though funding and consortium details remain unspecified.
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